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Students wash parents' feet at Indian Catholic school (Radio Veritas Asia)

Students at a Catholic school in Tezu, India, washed their parents’ feet on July 1.

Bishop George Pallipparambil of Miao described the act as a “two-way educational effort.”

“It teaches children to love, respect, and serve their parents, recognizing that their lives are built upon their parents’ sacrifices and hard work,” he said. “At the same time, it reminds parents that their children love them, are willing to listen to them, and possess unique gifts that deserve to be recognized and nurtured.”

DDF publishes procedures for the return of SSPX priests, laity to full communion (CWN)

The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith published procedures for the return of priests and lay faithful of the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) into full communion with the Church.

Jul. 3 Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle, Feast

The Feast of St. Thomas, the Apostle, who at first did not believe, has become for the Church one of the first witnesses to her faith. She is fond of appealing to his testimony and frequently puts in our mouths those simple words whereby he expressed the fervour of his regained faith: "My Lord and my God." It is known that St. Thomas preached the Gospel in Asia beyond the frontiers of the Roman Empire, probably in Persia and possibly as far afield as India. St. Thomas' feast was formerly celebrated on December 21.

Cameroon Diocese Announces Release of Kidnapped Priest, Religious Brothers

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Reminder: Rest in Jesus

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Catholic Leaders Urge Poland and Ukraine to Pursue Reconciliation, Disarm Language

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Catholics Helped Build America — and America Has Strengthened the Church

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Vatican Official to Catholic Journalists: Be ‘Disciples Before Influencers’

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